"Why?" Ying asked, puzzled.
"In everyone's eyes, I am just like the Three Commissioners, your closest subject. No matter how good our relationship is, we are still just master and servant, because I am a mortal and you are a god."
"Imagine if everyone knew that I, a mortal, and you, a god, were husband and wife. What would they think? Putting aside everything else, the mere fact that a master and servant were in love would cause a lot of gossip and create an unseemly situation."
Yui Suzumiya spoke with such righteous indignation that Kage couldn't find any reason to refute her.
However, his true thoughts were quite different from what he said.
If Shadow were to make their relationship public, it would be very difficult for him to pursue other targets.
After all, only Yae no Miko knew that he had two women.
That's why he rejected Ying's suggestion; the innocent girl could never have guessed what Suzumiya Yu was thinking.
"I see, alright then." Ying nodded with some disappointment, and at that moment, Suzumiya Yu felt a little guilty.
He was very surprised because this was the first time he had felt this way since he transmigrated; he had never felt this way before.
In fact, Suzumiya Yu had already noticed that as time went on, the humanity he showed was becoming stronger and stronger. Although he still maintained his decisive and ruthless personality, he would not show his fierce side casually under normal circumstances.
Of course, he was not lenient with his subordinates at all, except when it came to Taki, where he was more lenient and did not force him to meet his targets.
Regarding this change in himself, Yuu Ryou didn't know whether it was good or bad, but he didn't dislike it. As he interacted with people more and more, he even began to yearn to become a real human again.
However, that was impossible. A mortal body could not support him in achieving his ultimate goal. Even if he ruled Teyvat, there would still be threats from the Dark Sea beyond the world.
Chapter 140 Traveling incognito among the common people
Therefore, he cannot turn back into a human, for his own sake and for the future development of Teyvat.
......
"Speaking of which, have you been out on the streets lately?" After finishing breakfast, Ryouji Yu suddenly asked Kage.
"Well... it doesn't seem so. I've been busy with work, and in my spare time I've been reading the light novels you sent me, my husband," Ying replied truthfully.
"Really? Then, aren't you planning to go on a secret visit? You haven't visited any of the city's residents even once since you left the Pure Land of One Heart," Ryou suggested.
After thinking for a while, Ying realized that, just as Suzumiya Yu had said, she had never visited the city since leaving the Pure Land of One Heart, so she didn't even know what Inazuma looked like now.
"Alright, then allow me to change first." So, Ying agreed to Liang Gongyou's suggestion and went back to her room to change into a set of casual clothes for going out. She also let her long hair, which was tied into a scorpion tail, fall down so that no one could recognize her at first glance.
After seeing Kage's current state, Suzumiya Yu had only one thought in her mind.
Why does she look so much like Raiden Mei?
After changing their clothes, the two set off. Because she didn't want others to know about her relationship with Kage, Suzumiya Yu told her not to act too close to her.
Kage agreed. Although she didn't understand why Suzumiya Yu wanted to do this, in her opinion, a wife should fully support her husband's choices. Of course, this was what Yae no Miko taught her.
"Is this the statue that the general ordered to be built for me?" Upon arriving outside the castle tower, Kage immediately saw the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed Statue.
Although she knew this thing existed, this was the first time she had seen it with her own eyes, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
"What exquisite carving! It's completely different from the carving techniques I'm used to. But... this doesn't seem to be me."
Suzumiya Yuya had always been curious: this Thousand Hands and Hundred Eyes statue was clearly carved specifically for Kage, so why did the two have nothing in common?
Or are all statues of gods like this? That doesn't make sense either. Isn't the Anemo statue in Mondstadt based on the image of Barbatos?
Ying thought so too, but she didn't think it was a bad thing. After all, these things were just external possessions. Now that the Eye Hunt Order had ended, the Thousand Hands and Hundred Eyes Statue had become nothing more than a decoration.
......
"That...could that be the General? He looks so much like him."
"Yes, how could there be someone who looks so much like the General? And the person next to her? Could it be Lady Suzumiya?"
Once they reached the main street, it wasn't long before Suzumiya Yu and her companions became the center of attention. Countless pedestrians whispered among themselves, but no one dared to approach them to speak.
That's a general, after all. He's usually high above everyone else, and his imposing presence can make people feel suffocated, let alone dare to speak to him.
Moreover, Suzumiya Yu, who was beside her, was no ordinary person either. Despite being just a mortal, she possessed power comparable to that of a god. It could be said that if these two walked side by side, even a demon god would have to give way.
"Why does everyone look so afraid of my name?" Kage asked Ryou Miyako, looking at the terrified yet reverent expressions on the faces of the people around him.
"You'd have to ask the general about that. Her usual image in front of everyone is that of a complete ruler, the kind who doesn't care about human feelings at all. No wonder everyone is afraid," Ryou Miyako explained.
"I see... It's not that it's bad, but since everyone's like this, how are we supposed to go on an incognito visit?"
Indeed, "incognito visit" refers to concealing one's true identity to investigate the people's conditions. However, everyone in Inazuma City knows Ying, so what they did was not an incognito visit, but simply a street patrol.
But it doesn't matter. If Suzumiya Yu and the others want, they can forcibly turn the street patrol into an incognito visit.
"Let's go take a look over there." Ryou was drawn to a shop as she passed by, and then walked over with Kage.
"Nebutsu no Gen" is the name of this shop, and its meaning is incomprehensible. At least Suzumiya Yu doesn't understand it, and Kage might not.
"Fu Gen, that craft that has existed for so long has actually survived to this day? It's truly surprising," Ying said, looking at the billboard next to the shop.
She then explained to Suzumiya Yu that a fune is a kind of ornament that people like to hang on their waist. The style of the ornament can be changed according to the owner's preferences, such as a money bag or a miniature animal toy.
The owner of Fu Genzhiyuan was so frightened from the beginning that he dared not move, fearing that he might say something wrong and anger the two big shots.
"Can this kind of stylist be customized in any style?" Suddenly, Ying looked up at the shop owner, which startled him.
"Yes...yes, if Your Excellency requires anything, I will certainly make the tofu you desire." His voice was trembling, and the shopkeeper had to muster all his courage to even speak.
This reaction made Ying unable to hold back: "No need to be so nervous. I'm only here today to do some incognito travel among the people. Don't worry about our identities. What's your name?"
“I...I am called Mikoto Genichiro.”
Both Suzumiya Yu and Kage were taken aback upon hearing the shop owner's name.
Mikoto? Isn't that Mikoto Chiyo's family? I never thought her descendants would still be around to this day? Not only was Suzumiya Yuu surprised, but even Kage was quite taken aback.
"The imperial carriage? I see."
Logically speaking, the Mikoto clan should all be demons. The reason why Genichiro is human is probably because he is a descendant of Mikoto Nagamasa. After all, Mikoto Nagamasa was only Mikoto Chiyo's adopted son and was human, not a demon.
If... how would Ying feel if she knew that her former best friend had died at the hands of her own son?
"Then let's make a custom-made one for each of us. As for the style... let's make it based on the two of us," Ying said. She had finally managed to get out of town, so she wanted to buy some souvenirs.
A belt is a great choice; it's lightweight and easy to carry. Just hang it on your waist, take it off when you take off your clothes, and put it back on when you put your clothes on.
Afterwards, the two left Fu Gen no Gen and continued towards the most bustling part of the city.
"Hmm, there's a nostalgic smell in the air. Everyone's still so diligent. But... Inazuma Castle seems very different from what I remember. Why is that?"
Having not been outside for five hundred years, Ying was naturally very curious about the changes in Inazuma. However, she was puzzled as to why the entire Inazuma Castle seemed to have been rebuilt, completely different from what she remembered.
Chapter 141 Inazuma, Completely Different from Ying's Impression
This may be related to the incident two years ago when the demon's resentment ravaged Narukami Island. At that time, nearly half of Inazuma Castle was destroyed, and the houses and shops we see now are basically rebuilt, which is why they are completely different from what Kage remembers.
"The Mikoto clan, I never thought they would still have descendants? No wonder Genichiro gave me a feeling that was both familiar and strange." Recalling what had just happened, Kage couldn't help but fall into reminiscence.
She recalled the days when she and her friends played games under the cherry blossom tree. Back then, she knew nothing but martial arts, so she was often at the bottom of the rankings.
Later, unwilling to admit defeat, she began to practice her gaming skills diligently. This may also be related to the reward for the final winner, which was a dessert made by her friend. To this day, she still cannot forget the taste.
“Five hundred years ago, many things happened in Inazuma, far more and more cruel than you have seen,” Yuya Ryouya couldn’t help but sigh.
He didn't know much about it before he transmigrated, but after he did, he learned what kind of disaster the dark upheaval five hundred years ago had brought to Teyvat.
Both Thor and Grass God died in the war, which alone shows just how cruel that dark upheaval was.
He finally understood why Shadow would imprison himself in his inner world to avoid wear and tear, but in his opinion, that approach was still incredibly foolish.
"Where should I go next? I feel like there are so many places I need to visit." Ying looked at the bustling traffic around her and suddenly didn't know where to go.
Because there are many things she doesn't understand, just as Yae no Miko once said, the general who goes to the city to stroll around is just like a country girl.
Fortunately, she had Suzumiya Yui by her side, so she wasn't exactly aimless.
"Let's go check out that stall. The dango milk I bought for you before was bought there." Ryou pointed to a small stall on the street. The owner's name was Tomoki.
The sweets that Suzumiya Yu brought to Kage were mostly bought from there, so Suzumiya Yu had become quite familiar with Tomoki.
"Really? That dumpling milk comes from here? I really love drinking it." Ying's eyes lit up, and before Liang Gongyou could say anything, she walked to the stall first.
Tomoki's reaction was just like Genichiro's earlier. When he saw Kage coming over, he seemed completely at a loss, even though he had just been begging her not to come over.
However, upon seeing Suzumiya Yu behind the shadow, he greeted her as if she were a lifeline, for only she could help him out of his predicament at this time.
"Ryo... Lady Ryo, it's been a long time! Did you come with the Shogun?" Tomoki said, waving his hand.
“Yes,” Suzumiya Yu nodded, “The General said she wants to drink dango milk, so please make some quickly.”
Although Ying didn't say it, Suzumiya Yu knew very well what she was going to do. No matter when, she would never miss the opportunity to eat sweets.
Soon, Tomoki's dango milk was ready. He hesitated for a moment, but after seeing Suzumiya Yu nod, he handed the bottle to Kage.
After receiving it, Ying immediately opened the bottle and began to taste it.
"Hmm, it tastes very good. Since it was just made, the texture is fresher than the ones I've had before." Ying nodded with great satisfaction. From the first time she tasted it, she was very satisfied with the taste of this dumpling milk.
It has a sweet taste; although it's a beverage, it tastes like eating a dessert, which is quite novel.
"This dango milk tastes so good, it must be selling very well, right?" After finishing her drink, Ying began to wonder about the sales of the dango milk.
But the answer she received surprised her.
"Uh... well... to be honest, General, my milk dumplings are actually selling very poorly. Many people are unwilling to try them, finding the combination strange, although those who have tried them say they taste pretty good..."
"I'm quite grateful to Lord Suzumiya. My stall was almost empty, but he often bought sweets from me, and he would buy a long amount at a time. Lord Suzumiya must really like sweets."
Suzumiya Yu often buys sweets from Tomoki, and she buys at least two weeks' worth at a time. This is not because she likes them, but because they are all for Kage.
Upon hearing what Tomoki said, Kage instantly understood what was going on. Although Ryouji Yuu didn't dislike sweets, she wouldn't go out of her way to buy so many sweets. The sweets she bought were basically for herself.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in her heart. However, she was disappointed that such delicious dumpling milk would not sell well due to the risk of taste problems.
"This milk tea tastes great. Since no one wants to try it, why don't we have the people in charge of the community buy a few hundred cups and deliver them to each household? Isn't that simple?"
The same idea as in the game might not seem wrong at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it could have negative consequences for Tomoki.
The general specially ordered hundreds of cups of dango milk to be bought and delivered to each household. What will people think of Tomoki?
Those with foresight might think that Tomoki has climbed the social ladder, so they frequently visit his stall not to buy anything, but to cultivate a good relationship with him.
And what about those short-sighted people? Especially Tomoki's colleagues, what would they think?
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